People love Halloween parties. Still, the temptation to consume alcohol during these festivities can be intense. Avoid becoming inebriated and getting behind the wheel on this beloved holiday. Should you be drunk and get pulled over, an experienced lawyer will be...
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How do drug and DUI convictions affect college financial aid?
To determine if you are eligible for government-backed financial aid for funding your education, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Officials use this application to dole out Pell grants, subsidized loans and work-study funds. The FAFSA...
3 facts you should know about assault
Hear the word "assault," and what do you picture? Perhaps a fight comes to mind -- two guys trading blows. Or perhaps your mental picture is a hulking figure beating up on a helpless victim. These scenarios can describe assault (and battery), to be sure, but assault...
Social media has become a handy tool for law enforcement
In Minnesota, as in other states, law enforcement officers use social media on a daily basis. In days gone by, the police would put up wanted posters when they were looking for the bad guys. Police radios and patrol cars were major tools for tracking down criminals....
This is what you should know about the Second Chance Law
If you have a criminal record, you may have heard of something called expungement. Expungement is essentially the process of sealing one's criminal record from the public. Historically, many deserving people did not qualify for this legal option. This made it...